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•Second Circuit affirmed guilty plea despite defendant's use of psychiatric medications before court hearing

2nd Circuit Affirms Guilty Plea Despite Defendant's Medication Use

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court properly handled a guilty plea from a defendant who had taken medications for bipolar disorder and sleep issues before the proceeding. The court rejected Steve Boria's argument that Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 required more extensive inquiry into his medication use.

•Court ruled district judge's follow-up questions about mental clarity satisfied Rule 11 requirements

•Second Circuit issued non-precedential summary order in immigration case against Attorney General Bondi

Second Circuit Issues Summary Order in Alarcon v. Bondi Immigration Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on February 3, 2026, in the immigration case *Alarcon v. Bondi*, involving petitioners challenging a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The non-precedential ruling was decided by a three-judge panel.

•Case involved multiple petitioners challenging Board of Immigration Appeals decision under Immigration Judge Sponzo

•Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued summary order in long-running Residential Capital LLC bankruptcy case

Second Circuit Issues Summary Order in Residential Capital LLC Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on February 3, 2026, in the ongoing Residential Capital LLC bankruptcy case involving the ResCap Liquidating Trust and multiple settlement class representatives. The ruling addresses disputes stemming from the collapse of the mortgage lender that was a key player in the 2008 financial crisis.

•Case involves ResCap Liquidating Trust and multiple settlement class representatives seeking remedies

•GEICO sued Dr. Bhargav Patel under RICO, alleging exploitation of New York's no-fault insurance laws

2nd Circuit Rules on GEICO RICO Case Against NY Doctor

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in GEICO v. Patel, a RICO case involving allegations that Dr. Bhargav Patel and his medical practice defrauded GEICO by exploiting New York's no-fault automobile insurance laws. The case centers on a preliminary injunction preventing the defendants from pursuing over 600 collection actions against GEICO.

•Defendants filed over 600 collection actions against GEICO totaling more than $2 million

•Second Circuit affirmed enforcement of four NLRB administrative subpoenas against related companies

2nd Circuit Backs NLRB Subpoena Power in Multi-Company Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court order enforcing National Labor Relations Board subpoenas against Universal Smart Contracts LLC and three related entities. The February 3, 2026 decision rejected all jurisdictional challenges and upheld an award of attorneys' fees to the NLRB.

•Court rejected all jurisdictional challenges including subject-matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, and venue

•Second Circuit issued non-precedential summary order in shareholder derivative case against Credit Suisse executives

2nd Circuit Issues Summary Order in Credit Suisse Shareholder Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on February 3, 2026, in Stevenson v. Thornburgh, a shareholder derivative lawsuit involving Credit Suisse Group AG. The case involves shareholders suing multiple Credit Suisse executives and KPMG auditors over alleged corporate misconduct.

•Lawsuit targets over 40 defendants including former CEO Richard E. Thornburgh and KPMG auditors

•Fourteen children challenged New York's foster care certification system that denied relatives the ability to care for them

Second Circuit Rules on Foster Care Certification Challenge

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in *B.B. v. Hochul*, a class action lawsuit challenging New York's foster care certification system that prevented relatives from caring for children removed from their biological parents due to criminal history or abuse reports.

•The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision on Feb. 2, 2026, after hearing oral arguments in December 2024

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•Second Circuit issued summary order in immigration case involving family petitioners including two minor children

Second Circuit Issues Summary Order in Immigration Case Criollo-Casicana v. Bondi

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on February 2, 2026, in the immigration case Criollo-Casicana v. Bondi. The case involves multiple petitioners, including Jenny Criollo-Casicana, Luis Fernando Tuza-Pilapanta, and two minor children, challenging a decision by Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

•Case involves appeal from Board of Immigration Appeals decision originally heard by Immigration Judge Ling

•Second Circuit affirmed district court judgment in real estate dispute involving law firm and development companies

Second Circuit Affirms District Court in MSV Synergy v. Shapiro Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a lower court judgment on January 30, 2026, in a complex real estate dispute involving MSV Synergy, LLC against law firm Shapiro & Associates and multiple Harlem development companies.

•Case involved MSV Synergy, LLC and Mark Barron against Shapiro & Associates law firm and multiple Harlem development entities